As the messenger who came back from northern Xinjiang to report the news entered Xianyang City, the news that the Hu people in Northern Xinjiang were defeated by the army led by the general spread in Xianyang City, and the entire Xianyang City was jubilant, except for a few people.

Because of the victory in Northern Xinjiang, Yingzheng's body in the court today seems to be better, and the court meeting lasted significantly longer than before. Moreover, at the court meeting, Ying Zheng was very happy that Meng Tian led the army to defeat the Hu people, not only said that he would reward the generals who participated in the battle, but more importantly, in the good news sent back, Meng Tian even put Fusu to the front line in person, and encouraged the morale of the soldiers of the whole army, and Ying Zheng was more satisfied with Fusu's performance.

This is not a good thing for Zhao Gao, Fusu appeared in the city of Beijun, which already shows that the Hu people have not completed the siege of Fusu, and now Fusu is under the command of Meng Tian, I am afraid there is no chance to do anything to him.

After the court meeting ended, Zhao Gao did not stay in the palace, excused himself from the palace, and then secretly went to the prime minister's mansion.

"Lord Zhao, shouldn't Lord Zhao be in the palace at this time to accompany His Majesty, why did you come to me?" Li Si saw Zhao Gao follow him into the Prime Minister's Mansion, and invited him into the inner hall and asked.

Zhao Gao took off the hat on his head and said, "My Prime Minister, when is it now, where do I still have the heart to accompany Your Majesty." ”

Li Si was a little puzzled and asked, "Why?"

Zhao Gao sighed and said: "At today's court meeting, Meng Tian came with news from the northern Xinjiang that the Hu people have been defeated, and only some remnants of the army are left, and it is only a matter of time before they are all wiped out. ”

"Isn't that a good thing?" said Lees.

Zhao Gao nodded, and then shook his head again, "For Your Majesty, of course it is a good thing for Daqin, but for the Prime Minister, for me, Zhao Gao, this is not a good thing." ”

Li Si was even more puzzled, why this matter was not a good thing for him. "I don't understand what Lord Zhao's words mean?"

Zhao Gao asked: "Then I want to ask the prime minister, who is behind us now?"

"That's naturally the son of Hu Hai. ”

"If Prince Hu Hai wants to ascend to the throne, who is the biggest obstacle?"

"That's naturally His Majesty's sister-in-law, Fusu Gongzi. ”

"Isn't this enough, now Fusu is in northern Xinjiang, and Meng Tian is also in northern Xinjiang. Meng Tian's good news to His Majesty clearly stated that the defeat of the Hu people in Northern Xinjiang this time was a great contribution to Fusu, and with this military merit alone, wouldn't it be more difficult for Prince Hu Hai to ascend to the throne?" Zhao Gao said.

Li Si understood, according to Zhao Gao's words, it was indeed the case. Originally, Hu Hai was a useless person, although he was a little sensible with Zhao Gao over the years, but compared to Fusu, it was not a grade person at all, no matter who he was, he would not think that Hu Hai would have the ability to inherit His Majesty's throne.

Li Si said: "There is no way, the reason why His Majesty sent Fu Su to the north this time is nothing more than to let him add some seniority in the army, and inherit the throne in the future, he is a disciple of Meng Tian, and the army naturally supports him." ”

"I still remember that I said that I would send Fusu to Xianyang City, so that our major event could be successful. Originally, I had already sent someone to deliver the news to the Hu people, telling the Hu people the time and route of Fusu's arrival in Beijun, and I wanted to intercept and kill Fusu halfway through the hands of the Hu people, but once Meng Tian succeeded, he would not be able to escape responsibility. As long as Fusu is dead, then among His Majesty's many sons, who can compete with the prince Huhai who has the support of the Prime Minister and me?" Zhao Gao said to Li Si.

Li Si didn't know about this, and Zhao Gao didn't tell him. "What's the matter, Lord Zhao sent someone to kill Fusu?"

Zhao Gao nodded, he didn't expect those Hu people to be so useless, and they were not able to kill Fusu.

"This ...... It is a big crime to intercept and kill the prince, not to mention that it is His Majesty's favorite Fusu, if Fusu returns to Xianyang City to inform His Majesty of this matter, I am afraid that you and I will not be able to escape the involvement. Lord Zhao, you are in a hurry in this matter. Li Si said worriedly, if you kill Fusu, it's okay, but if you don't kill it now, it's the real trouble.

Zhao Gao said slowly: "No, I just came to discuss countermeasures with the Prime Minister today." ”

Now that Fusu is by Meng Tian's side, it may be difficult to attack him again, Meng Tian will definitely protect Fusu tightly, and we have no chance. Li Si shook his head and said to Zhao Gao.

"Then if Your Majesty wants Fusu to die, what do you think?" Zhao Gao suddenly said such a sentence.

"How could Your Majesty let Fusu die, isn't Lord Zhao talking in a fool's sleep, confused?"

Zhao Gao touched his chin and slipped his head, "This Prime Minister, don't worry, Your Majesty's health has improved in the past two days, and I have already received news that Xu Fu has sent news from the East China Sea that the elixir of immortality has been whereabouts, and His Majesty needs to go to the coast of the East China Sea to get it in person." I don't think Your Majesty will refuse, and then the Prime Minister will just act when he sees the opportunity. "The Eighth Library

"Is this true?" Li Si asked Zhao Gao in disbelief.

Zhao Gao smiled mysteriously, and only said one sentence: "Adults don't need to care about this matter, everything will be known at that time." ”

Despite being seriously ill, Ying Zheng still insisted on doing it himself. Today, after correcting the recital, Ying Zheng took the medicine and just wanted to fall asleep, when he heard that Zhao Gao had something to report.

"Zhao Gao greets Your Majesty. Entering the inner hall, Zhao Gao knelt on the ground and bowed.

Ying Zheng waved his hand, and said in a weak voice: "Calm down." ”

"Thank you, Your Majesty. Zhao Gao got up from the ground and stood on the edge of Ying Zheng's bed.

Zhao Gao walked to the edge of Ying Zheng's bed, bowed down and said, "Your Majesty, the minister has received news from the coast of the East China Sea, Xu Fu said that the elixir of immortality has been found......

Before Zhao Gao's words were finished, Ying Zheng didn't know where the strength came from, so he struggled to sit up, grabbed Zhao Gao's hand, and asked eagerly: "What, what you said is true?"

Ying Zheng's reaction startled Zhao Gao, he didn't expect Ying Zheng to have been sick for so long and still have so much strength, and his hand was a little painful.

"Your Majesty, Your Majesty, don't worry. Zhao Gao's little eunuch on the side took something and put it behind Ying Zheng and asked him to sit on the bed, and then said: "This news has just been received, and I know that Your Majesty is anxious about the elixir, so I don't dare to delay and hurry up to report this good news to Your Majesty." ”

Ying Zheng was a little excited, coughed several times in a row, and then he asked, "Is the news from Xu Fu true?"

"It's true, but after all, the immortal medicine is not something that ordinary people can see, although Xu Fu has obtained the immortal medicine for His Majesty, but His Majesty needs to go to the East China Sea in person for the immortal medicine to appear. Zhao Gao bowed and said to Ying Zheng.

"What, you want me to go to the East China Sea in person?" asked Yingzheng.

Zhao Gao thought that Ying Zheng didn't want to go, so he hurriedly said: "Yes, Your Majesty, this immortal medicine is not a mortal thing after all, if it passes through the hands of other worldly people, I am afraid that it will damage the medicinal properties of the immortal medicine, so Xu Fucai said that His Majesty needs to go to the East China Sea in person, and after getting the immortal medicine, take it, Your Majesty's body will naturally improve." ”

"Okay, pass on my will, and tomorrow I will get up and go to the East China Sea to ask for the elixir of immortality. Zhao Gao, you have done a good job in this matter, and I will be rewarded when I come back. Ying Zheng said to Zhao Gao.

Zhao Gao knelt on the ground and said, "Thank you, Your Majesty, it is the duty of a minister to do things for Your Majesty." ”

Meng Yi was talking to his sister-in-law about the victory in Beijun at home, although the war was won, but the news that Zi Yanran's father and uncle had died Meng Tian also reached the family, and Zi Yanran fainted directly after getting the news. finally woke up, and also washed his face with tears, in order to persuade Zi Yanran, not only Meng Yi and his wife, but even Tu Qin's parents also went to Meng Tian's mansion to persuade Zi Yanran.

A subordinate came to report that His Majesty had a decree and was waiting at home. Meng Yi returned home, and a young eunuch read to him the will to follow His Majesty to the East China Sea tomorrow.

Your Majesty wants to go to the East China Sea to seek the elixir of immortality, Meng Yi is a little puzzled, now His Majesty's body is known to the ministers of the Central People's Republic of China, this is thousands of miles away from the East China Sea, the road is bumpy and tiring, Your Majesty's body can not bear it is not certain, even if the immortal medicine is there, there is no need for Your Majesty to go in person. Doubt is doubt, since His Majesty has made a will, then he can only obey it.

The Hu people were defeated, and more than 600,000 Hu people died outside the city of Beijun, and more than 100,000 scattered and fled for their lives. For these extremely vicious people, Meng Tian did not dare to underestimate them, and let Fusu stay in the northern county town, and he and many other generals led their troops to chase after them.

The western and northern parts of Beijun are grassland deserts, and the area is vast, and it is really difficult to find the Hu deserters who are hiding here. It's been three days since I left the city this time, and it's just to destroy thousands of Hu deserters, which is a drop in the bucket for the Hu people who fled.

"General, we have reached the border line of my Great Qin in front, do we still want to continue to chase?" said a captain of the Meng family army on a horse and clasped his fists at Meng Tian.

Meng Tian raised his head and looked up, in front of them was the desert, and in front of him was the Western Desert he had walked before, which was no longer the territory of Great Qin.

"Forget it, it's their luck that these Hu people can escape here, since they have left the land of Great Qin, there is no point in chasing them any further. Liu Duwei, give the order to go down and repair here for an hour, and then we will return to Beijun City the same way. ”

"No. Liu Duwei took the order and left.

An hour later, Meng Tian led his army to prepare to set off for Beijun, when suddenly a scout came with news that a large group of men and horses had suddenly appeared in their west, and they did not know whether they were friends or foes. Meng Tian received the news and ordered his soldiers to be on guard in case it was the Hu people who counterattacked.